Job title: Fire Safety Advisor, Auditor or InspectorSalary: This role is a career graded role from Grade D (£31,537 - £33,143) up to Grade F (£39,152 - £41,771) with progression to Grade F dependent on completing and meeting the required experience and qualifications through related training. More information on salaries and progression can be found on our page.
Hours: x2 vacancies - Full Time 37 hours per week
Location: Hamworthy Fire Safety Office, situated at Hamworthy Fire Station
This role will be office based with limited opportunities to work from home. You will be required to undertake travel to fulfil the role. This will most commonly be across the Dorset area however our business needs may dictate otherwise in exceptional circumstances (to include Wiltshire).
Role level: Please state the role level(s) (Advisor, Auditor or Inspector) you are applying for on your application. In order to be considered for Advisor, Auditor or Inspector you will need to give evidence to demonstrate your suitability using the criteria set out in the attached relevant Person Specification. We are looking for the right people with skills, knowledge, experience and behaviours to become Fire Safety Inspectors following a development pathway (progression from Advisor, Auditor to Inspector) in the Protection department.
Development Depending on any existing qualification, the successful candidate will attain a Level 4 Diploma in Fire Safety through an apprenticeship programme and will be fully supported through mentoring and a development pathway.
Future Opportunities Successful candidates will be held in a pool and may be offered future vacancies arising within 12 months of this recruitment process. Appointment Type:Permanent
Contact: For a chat about this post, please contact Matt Bray, Station Manager, Fire Safety Manager (South) on
Are you looking for a development opportunity where you can play a vital role in ensuring public safety as a Fire Safety Advisor? No experience? No problem. We provide full training and support to progress to a fully qualified Fire Safety Inspector.
If you have relevant experience and hold a Level 4 Diploma in Fire Safety, you can further your knowledge through our development programme and join us as a Fire Safety Inspector.
We are looking for individuals who are eager to learn and committed to making a difference. Your logical thinking, problem-solving skills, and dedication to public safety are more important to us than your past job titles.
If you are motivated by the idea of helping others and ensuring the safety of the community, this role offers a fulfilling and stable career path.
What this role will involve: Working alongside experienced Fire Safety Inspectors as you develop the skills and knowledge to audit compliance of fire safety legislation within non-domestic premises.
You will provide advice, support, and guidance to business owners to help them understand and comply with Fire Safety legislation.
Throughout your training, you will gain the confidence and qualifications to carry out audits and enforce Fire Safety legislation. A typical day in this important role will see the Fire Safety Inspector evaluating fire safety measures are in place to protect people, influencing, and supporting businesses to act on recommendations.
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